Wawa Welcome America Fest

June 28 - July 4

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Celebrating the birthday of our country in its birthplace, the Wawa Welcome America Festival takes place every year, and is one of the city’s favorite annual traditions. The week-long celebration beginning June 28th will consist of free concerts around Philadelphia, as well as accompanied eats from local food vendors, free museum days, block parties and more. The final celebration will take place on July 4th with a FREE Pitbull concert and a fireworks finale to cap off the evening. There are few things more festive than watching the night-sky light up with a pyrotechnics display that bursts over the towering Philadelphia Museum of Art in what promises to be Philadelphia’s largest firework show yet.

Book hereto stay with The Independent Hotel during this year’s Wawa Welcome America Fest. For more information on the event and a daily schedule, check out its websitehere.

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The Independent Hotel

Conveniently located to historic sites such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, and a short walk to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Independent Hotel is located in the central neighborhood of Midtown Village, one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic communities. Part of Philly’s thriving Gayborhood, Midtown Village has seen a plethora of independently owned and gay-friendly businesses blossom in recent years. Within these few square blocks you’ll discover a bevy of quirky boutique shops, clothing stores, indie art galleries, funky bars, and amazing eats—Philly’s Restaurant Row on 13th Street features some of the best dining in town. Head north to Reading Terminal Market to sample handmade artisanal foods, or walk west toward Rittenhouse Square for some peace and quiet. This is a livable, easygoing city, and no matter whether it’s sports, food, culture, or debating which cheesesteaks are the best in town, Philadelphians offer it up with a friendly smile.